Your holiday toy homework?
Consider it handled.
So Many Toy Gift Guides.
One Very Important Question...
Will Your Kids Actually Play With These Toys?
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Drop in for what you need, or catch the replay later.
Free play guide included + TOY GIVEAWAYS!
Before You Fill Their Stockings,
Let’s Sort Through the Toy Noise.
Everywhere you look, there’s another “must-have” toy list. Your kids have their favorites, the gift guides have theirs, and you’re trying to figure out what deserves your money and a place in your home.
Because the expensive part isn’t always buying the toy. It’s buying something that gets five minutes of attention before disappearing into a bin.
At the TOYWISE Holiday Summit, we’ll look at the toys that appear again and again in the holiday gift guides, explore their play possibilities, and discuss which children they might suit.
Then we’ll tackle the practical parenting questions that come with the presents, from overflowing wish lists to keeping kids playing after the wrapping paper is gone.
LESS Second-Guessing.
MORE “They’re Still Playing With It!”
Can’t join live? Register to receive the replay, available for one week, plus your free companion play guide, and enter to win prizes!
About Your HOST
Charlene DeLoach
MEET Charlene
I’m Charlene DeLoach, a mom of two and the founder of Playroom Chronicles. I’ve worked in the toy industry since 2012, sharing toy insights and parenting advice through more than 200 television appearances and hundreds of articles.
I see hundreds of toys each year, but my favorite question goes beyond “What does it do?”
It’s “What can kids do with it?”
That’s the thinking I’m bringing to TOYWISE Holiday. We’ll look beyond the wish lists and packaging to explore how toys fit your children, your home, and your everyday life.
My goal is to help you feel more confident about what toys you buy and see more possibilities in what your family already owns.
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Can’t join live? Register to receive the replay, available for one week, plus your free companion play guide and enter to win toy prizes!
LET'S EXPLORE THE EVENT SCHEDULE TOGETHER:
FIRST UP
1
TOY TRENDS
WHAT’S CHANGING THIS SEASON
Ho-Ho-Hold On. What’s Trends Are Worth Your Attention?
The newest trend can make a toy look irresistible, but what does it mean for the child who will play with it? We’ll explore this season’s toy trends, what’s changing in holiday toy shopping, and how to spot play possibilities beyond the packaging.
WALK AWAY WITH:
A clearer understanding of this season’s trends
Questions to ask before buying
Ways to connect trends with your child’s interests
NEXT UP
2
GIFT GUIDE GREATS
MAKING SENSE OF THE LISTS
The Toys Every Gift Guide Agrees On (and Whether Your Kids Will Play With Them)
Some toys keep turning up across holiday gift guides. I’ll share the standouts from my comparison and explain what they offer: how children can play with them, who might enjoy them, and what to consider before adding them to your cart.
WALK AWAY WITH:
Findings from my holiday gift-guide comparison
An expert look at the featured toys’ play value
Help deciding which belong on your own shopping list
LET'S GET PRACTICAL
3
WISH LISTS
& WALLETS
MAKING YOUR HOLIDAY TOY PLAN
Big Wishes. Real Budgets.
Your child’s wish list doesn’t come with a spending limit, storage plan, or instructions for the grandparents. We’ll discuss how to narrow the list, communicate with gift-givers, and manage expectations when buying everything simply isn’t the plan.
WALK AWAY WITH:
Budget-Friendly Options
Savings Strategies
Generosity on a Budget
BEFORE THE UNWRAPPING
4
ROOM FOR PLAY
GETTING YOUR HOME READY
Make Room for the Fun, Not Just the Boxes.
New toys need somewhere to go, but another storage bin isn’t always the answer. We’ll explore how to reassess what you have, make space for incoming gifts, and set out toys so children can see the possibilities and get started.
WALK AWAY WITH:
A manageable pre-holiday toy review
Ideas for making toys visible and accessible
Simple ways to invite children into play
BEYOND CHRISTMAS MORNING
5
KEEP THE PLAY GOING
AFTER THE NEW-TOY EXCITEMENT
The Toys Are Open. Now What?
It’s the week after Christmas. The packaging is everywhere, and someone has already announced, “I’m bored.” We’ll cover ways to introduce new toys, combine them with familiar favorites, and offer fresh play possibilities without buying something else.
WALK AWAY WITH:
New ways to use the toys they received
Play ideas for the holiday school break
Strategies to carry the fun into the new year
Make Toys Merry, Not Mayhem!
AT TOYWISE HOLIDAY, YOU’LL GET:
Help sorting through the recommendations: See which toys recur across the gift guides I compare and explore whether they fit your child.
A practical buying lens: Consider interests, play possibilities, budget, and space before making a purchase.
Help with the parenting part: Navigate long wish lists, family gift-giving, and the pressure to get everything.
Ideas that extend beyond unboxing: Discover ways to introduce toys and keep them interesting after the holiday excitement.
Your free companion play guide: Keep the featured toy insights and play ideas handy while shopping and after the presents are opened
Can’t join live? Register to receive the replay, available for one week, plus your free companion play guide and enter to win toy prizes!
THIS FREE EVENT
is perfect for anyone with kiddos ages 3-13:
Parents wondering which holiday toys are worth buying
Grandparents looking for gifts that will get used
Caregivers planning for the holiday school break
Anyone who wants more play from the toys they give
You’re Buying a Toy. You’re Hoping for Hours of Play.
Let’s help you choose with that in mind, then give you practical ways to keep the play going.
Put a Little More Play in Your Holiday Plans.
Join me for the TOYWISE Holiday Summit and leave with clearer choices, useful ideas, and a free play guide to turn to after the presents are opened.
Playfully Yours, Charlene DeLoach
2021-2026
Playroom Chronicles®
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